Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Judson University is a four-year Christian college of the liberal arts, sciences and professions, committed to an evangelical
expression of Christian faith and living, and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
School Overview: | Judson University | |
| County | Kane County, IL | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 90 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,098 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 792 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 306 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 989 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 109 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% |
| % Black | 12% | 6% |
| % White | 79% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $27,000 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $27,000 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 65% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 470-550 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 520-610 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 22-27 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 20-26 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 21-26 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Judson is an American Baptist-affiliated, evangelical Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions. It is coeducational and offers the bachelor of arts degree and master degrees in Architecture and Education.
- Judson offers four-year B.A. programs with more than 60 majors, minors and concentrations to choose from. Judson also offers an accelerated B.A. degree completion program for non-traditional students and graduate programs inArchitecture, Education and Organizational Leadership. The university has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, IL and a student body of approximately 1200.
- Judson is an evangelical Christian college that represents the Church at work in higher education,equipping students to be fully developed, responsible persons who glorify God by the quality of their personal relationships,their work, and their citizenship within the community, the nation and the world. Through a broadly based education in theliberal arts, sciences and professions, the college enables its students to acquire ideas and concepts that sharpen theirinsights, develop skills appropriate to their career goals, and develop the skills and commitment for lifelong learning. TheJudson community experience challenges graduates to be decisive leaders and active participants in church and society,articulate proponents of Biblical Christianity, persuasive advocates for the sovereignty of God over all life, and effectiveambassadors for Christ.
- The College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for a full 10-yearterm. The master of architecture degree is fully accredited by The National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB). Themaster of education program and the master of organizational leadership program is accredited by the Higher LearningCommission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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